How to Say ‘Circle’ in Simplified Chinese
圆形
yuán xíng
[ywen-shing]
💬 Usage Tip: [圆形] is literally [圆] + [形], 'round shape.' Many shape words work this way, like [方形] 'square shape' and [三角形] 'triangle shape.'
Phrase Breakdown
圆形
yuán xíng
[ywen-shing]
circular shape; round shape
A noun or descriptive term for something that has a round form.
这个按钮是圆形的。
This button is circular.
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